How to get from Brookline Ave @ Short St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Brookline Ave @ Short St to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Brookline Ave @ Short St to Tufts University in Medford, take the 85 bus from Brookline Ave Opp Short St station to Washington St @ New Washington St station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from East Somerville Station station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Brookline Ave @ Short St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

50min$2.40
Bus - 8585
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Brookline Ave Opp Short St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Brookline Ave @ Short St
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Assembly
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ New Washington St
    ID 2776
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    East Somerville Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brookline Ave @ Short St to Tufts University

The distance between Brookline Ave @ Short St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 7.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brookline Ave @ Short St to Tufts University by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Brookline Ave @ Short St to Tufts University

To check the bus and subway schedule from Brookline Ave @ Short St to Tufts University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brookline Ave @ Short St) and destination (Tufts University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brookline Ave @ Short St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 85, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brookline Ave @ Short St and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brookline Ave @ Short St to Tufts University?

    The 85 bus line goes from Washington St @ New Washington St station near Brookline Ave @ Short St in Boston to East Somerville Station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till East Somerville Station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brookline Ave @ Short St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Brookline Ave @ Short St in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brookline Ave @ Short St to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 85 bus from the Washington St @ New Washington St stop near Brookline Ave @ Short St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brookline Ave @ Short St and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the East Somerville Station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the bus fare from Brookline Ave @ Short St to Tufts University?

    The ride from Brookline Ave @ Short St to Tufts University costs $2.40.

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